Job Summary

The Lightning Foundation Coordinator will support several key department initiatives, including Foundation fundraising programs and events, the Lightning Community Heroes program, and sponsorships of charity events through the Tampa Bay community. This position will report to the Director, Lightning Foundation & Community Events and will work closely with the Foundation, Community Relations & Social Impact team, Public Relations, Hockey Operations, Partnership Activation, & Hockey Development staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Support the management of the Bolts Silent Auction during game nights and oversee online specialty jersey auctions (e.g., Hockey Fights Cancer, Military) throughout the season. Handle post-auction communications with winners, including coordinating item pickups and shipments.
Facilitate mystery puck fundraising program, including labeling and wrapping signed pucks, mailing pucks to online purchasers, and selling pucks in-arena on home game days as scheduled
Manage charitable tax receipt processes for all Foundation fundraising events and programs, Bolt For Life member donated tickets, and one-off donations as they arise
Support of in-game 50/50 raffle execution, including supporting game-night staff, drawing winning number, financial reconciliation, etc.
Assist with fundraising, events and programs conducted by the Lightning Foundation, including the Bolt Run and Coop’s Catch for Kids.
Assist with Community Hero program, including the preparation of packet of Community Hero nomination finalists for review by the Community Advisory Committee
Maintain contact database of Community Heroes as well as non-profits funded by Hero program and help manage on-going relationships, as well as lead the collection of follow-up reports of funding impact
Oversee Foundation license plate fundraising program, including financial reporting and marketing efforts to increase license plate sales
Oversee VSG’s Employee Holiday Giving program
Manage team calendar of on-going outreach and charitable events
Prepare goodie bags for player visits, school & hospital visits, and player programming
Support execution of internal merchandise signings multiple times per year
Assist with in-game programming/activations, including facilitation of FanZam experience, seat visits to non-profit ticket beneficiary guests, plaza collection drives, etc.
Other duties as assigned

Game/Event Responsibilities

Game/Event Night Responsibilities: Yes
Approximate number of Tampa Bay Lightning games worked per year: 45

Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of relevant non-profit, sports, public relations or marketing experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
An upmost professional demeanor
Individual must be extremely organized and detail oriented
Proficiency in MS Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel)

Working Conditions

Ability to work efficiently and effectively in office and arena environment that can be exciting, loud and distracting
This is an onsite role; flexibility to work a minority of time remotely.
Ability to work extended hours including late nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
Ability to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to work in cold/hot indoor and outdoor temperatures
Ability to use hands and fingers on office and mobile technology
Ability to listen and speak on phone, in meetings, and in one-on-one conversations
Ability to commute to various venues throughout the Greater Tampa Bay Area
Ability to work in areas that can become crowded with equipment and/or people
Ability to move comfortably throughout the arena with minimal accommodations
Ability to work compassionately with individuals from different backgrounds and experiences

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.